Debris blocks lanes on the Southern Motorway in Auckland. Photo: Supplied / NZTA Waka KotahiA truck carrying a small house has ploughed into an overbridge on an Auckland motorway, piling debris onto the road. Police were called to the crash between the Papakura on-ramp and Manurewa and Takanini off-ramp just before 3.30pm. Two lanes were initially shut down while debris was cleared on lanes heading north. The Transport Agency says traffic in the area is very heavy, and drivers should allow extra time.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 04, 2026 13:18 UTC